The total fertility rate for the United States in 2017 continued to dip below what's needed for the population to replace itself, a new report said. That year, South Dakota had the highest and the District of Columbia had the lowest fertility rates.

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Colombia coca production: US 'deeply concerned' by rise. The US secretary of state says he is "deeply concerned" about increased production of coca leaves. >>

Colombian ex-official faces prison in bribery scheme. A former Colombian anti-corruption official is facing prison time after pleading guilty to U.S. money-laundering conspiracy charges as part of a bribery scheme >>

DEA agent linked to Colombian money laundering scheme, prosecutors say. An agent with the US Drug Enforcement Administration is under investigation in connection with a scheme to launder millions of dollars for Colombian drug traffickers, CNN has learned. >>

Double-duty Bryant rescues Delaware in 2OT win over Columbia. Darian Bryant's lone 3-pointer with 20 seconds left in the second overtime proved to be the difference in Delaware's 87-86 win over Columbia >>

Ex head of DEA post in Colombia cleared in misconduct probe. The former head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s office in Colombia has been cleared of wrongdoing following a probe of misconduct allegations, including accusations he used government resources to hire prostitutes >>

Mistletoke, luxe vape cases and other gift suggestions for the cannabis enthusiast on your nice list. Now that some form of cannabis use is legal in 33 U.S. states and the District of Columbia and California’s era of legal adult-use weed is almost a year old (though it remains illegal under federal law), it’s easier than ever to find a little something special for the cannabis consumer on your... >>

Report: Dissident rebels fuel violence in Colombia port city. Dissidents from Colombia's once largest rebel movement who were unable take advantage of a peace accord or grew disenchanted with the state's weak implementation are fueling violence in parts of the South American nation still waiting to see the benefits of peace, a rights group warned Thursday. >>

U.S. 'deeply concerned' about Colombia coca cultivation: Pompeo. The United States is deeply concerned about an increase in coca cultivation in Colombia, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, but will work with the Andean country to cut production of the raw material for cocaine in half by the end of 2023. >>

U.S. deeply concerned about Colombia coca cultivation, Pompeo says. The United States is deeply concerned about an increase in coca cultivation in Colombia, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, but will work with the Andean country to cut production in half by the end of 2023. >>

US gives ex-Colombian corruption official 4 years for bribes. A former top official with Colombia's anti-corruption agency received a four-year sentence from a U.S. judge for seeking bribes >>

US vows to help Colombia reduce acreage for cocaine production by 2023. As the primary cocaine trafficking flow continues to happen between the US and Colombia, US Secretary Mike Pompeo and Colombian President Ivan Duque have pledged to work together to combat the surge in production. >>